Talk To The Dr.

Trevor Mezak - #48

Trevor Mezak, a mixed media artist based out of Southern California, shares his experiences that shaped him from early mornings surfing Uppers, learning from legendary mentors, building a career through murals, Disney Fine Art, and his signature work on concrete and reclaimed metal. Trevor discusses his creative process, the business of art, creative experiments, and how a tough love upbringing and endless sessions at point breaks shaped his drive.   🎙️ Real talk, real laughs, and everything in between.   #TalkToTheDr [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/talktothedr/] #Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/podcast/] #Trevormezak #Surfing #fineart

Blair Conklin - #47

On this episode of Talk to the Doctor host KB sits down with Blair Conklin, pro skimboarder and creator of the Skid Kids channel. They trace Blair’s start in South Laguna, early inspiration from Bill Bryan, and the evolution from wooden boards to high‑performance carbon skimboards. Conversation topics include Blair’s path from studying environmental science at Berkeley to building a full‑time career via contests, viral videos and grassroots media; gear and technique; the global skimboarding scene (Brazil, Cabo, Wedge); and his recent cold‑water surf charter in Alaska. They also discuss community and conservation—supporting Surfrider and local stewardship—female participation in skimboarding, the value of self‑produced content, and what it takes to grow a niche sport into a respected movement.

Dino Andino - Part 2 - #46

Part two of Talk to the Doctor features guest Dino Andino as he traces the rise of competitive surfing—from PSAA and the Bud tour of the 1980s to qualifying for the ASP and life on the world tour. The conversation covers early surf culture, televised events on Prime Ticket, and the stylistic shift toward airs and radical surfing led by legends like Christian Fletcher, Shane Beschen, Andy Irons and more. They share big-wave stories (Pipeline, Teahupo’o, Cloudbreak), behind‑the‑scenes industry talk about sponsors and the economics of the tour, and personal reflections on parenting a pro—Dino’s account of his son’s amateur and pro rise, the pressures of sponsorships, and lessons learned along the way. Tune in for candid memories, surf history, tour politics, and intimate moments from road trips and contests that shaped a generation of surfers. Expect names, anecdotes, and insight into where the sport has been and where it’s heading.

Dino Andino - Part 1 - #45

On this episode of Talk to the Doctor, host “the doctor” chats with longtime friend and former pro Dino Andino — U.S. tour champion (1990) and 1991 World Tour Rookie of the Year — about his life in San Clemente and rise in the surf world. They dig into Dino’s childhood, local characters and mentors, the 1970s–90s San Clemente surf scene, memorable surfers (Midget Smith, Gary Ziegler, Martin Potter, Archie and many more), time in Maui, the Gotcha sponsorship breakthrough, Mana Foods, contest life and the community that shaped their generation. Expect candid memories, behind‑the‑scenes stories, local history and a nostalgic, informative look at how place, people and grit turned a small beach town into a global surf influence.

Tanner Waite - #44

In this episode of Talk to the Doctor, host interviews Tanner Waite — the "Beach Cowboy," big-wave surfer and adventure seeker. Tanner shares his unconventional journey from racing off-road cars with his dad to discovering surfing at 16, progressing from Oceanside Pier to powerful breaks like Blacks, Mavericks, Jaws, and Nazaré. He talks about paddling endurance challenges (including a near-eight-hour Molokaʻi–Oʻahu crossing), serious wipeouts and concussion recovery, and the mental shifts that pushed him from fear to fearless pursuit. They discuss Tanner’s path through mechanical engineering, mental-health struggles, and a transformative solo trip to Bali that reshaped his relationship with surfing. Tanner explains how he transitioned into content creation, building a following as Beach Cowboy, starting the brand Residual Stoke, and hosting community events aimed at helping others pursue meaningful experiences. Guests and people mentioned include Steve Rice, Brendan Rour (Santa Cruz Medicinals), Shane Dorian, Greg Long, Kevin Schultz, Nathan Florence, Caroline Marks, Lux Turner, and others. Key themes include resilience, finding purpose, embracing risk, community, and the value of experiences over possessions.